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Propeller blade of a fiber-reinforced plastic material

US4944655A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 8, 1989
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A propeller blade of fiber-reinforced plastic with a combined erosion, icing and lightning protection system has a metal shroud fitted to its leading edge, the shroud enclosing a cavity and accommodating a heating conductor at its interior. A ground line of the heating conductor is connected to ground and serves as a lightning conductor.

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